ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959503 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
ramble
eloquent
curtail

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
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cunning
foil
trove

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
proximity
contortion
serenity
supple

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
eulogy
promote
punctual

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
flagrant
ecstatic
prune

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."